Athearn Genesis G1117 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Fruit Growers Express FGMR 12779 F1 Ultra Road numbers: 7928

Road numbers: 7928

700 Gallon Tank Car Eastman Chemicals GATX 99551

Length:  20

Model Size: 14

Athearn Genesis G1117 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Fruit Growers Express FGMR 12779 F1 Ultra Road numbers: 7928Athearn Genesis G1117 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Fruit Growers Express FGMR 12779 One of the greatest freight car innovations of the 20th century was the creation of the refrigerator car, commonly referred to as a reefer. The ability to haul perishables such as fruits, vegetables and meat products across the country was a major factor in the development of modern America. No longer did food have to be produced close enough to urban areas, so that it